Venezuela Oil Tanker Seized by U.S. Was Part of Effort to Finance Cuba
The New York Times • 12/13/2025 • Last cited 12/15/2025
Summary
The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker as part of efforts to disrupt financing for Cuba, where firms with ties to the island are reportedly increasing their share of Venezuelan oil exports, according to The New York Times. This development is linked to Cuba's security agents enhancing support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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